Cath Lab Technologist
Saint Louis, Missouri
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in Cardiac Cath Lab with daily caseload varying between 4-16 cases per tech.
• On-call required: 7-8 call shifts per month including 1 weekend.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs.
• Locals within 70-mile radius are not accepted.
• Pending state license accepted.

Schedule

• Day shift: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Total hours per week: 40

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty.
• First-time travel techs are accepted (no prior travel experience required).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
• Skills: Scrubbing and circulating in the Cath Lab.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system required.
• Valid state license for Missouri or compact license; pending license accepted prior to start.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Criminal background check within 12 months, including SSN trace, 7-year county and nationwide search, sex offender search.
• Negative drug screen within 12 months of start.
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or TSPOT within 12 months; chest x-ray within 5 years if prior positive PPD.
• OSHA Respirator Clearance required prior to start for fit testing (fit testing completed onsite during orientation).
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (must be renewed annually).
  • COVID vaccine series preferred.
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination proof.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination proof.
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination (required for new candidates).
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and training, including:

  • Cath Lab AbioMed Impella Online Training (annual update required).
  • Agency Personnel Orientation Checklist (post-start).
• Photo for badge with plain white/off-white background required.
• Review and sign confidentiality, security, and ethical conduct agreements prior to start.

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided by facility.
• Free onsite parking available.
• Must submit all required documentation and clearances prior to start.
• Candidates will be fit tested onsite during the first week; refusal to be clean-shaven for fit test will result in cancellation.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a tertiary care academic medical center with a focus on cardiac catheterization procedures. The role requires strong technical skills, certification, and compliance with comprehensive onboarding and health requirements.